From military reunions connecting generations of Marines to community remembrance, suicide prevention keynotes, and national conferences — we show up in person.
The annual gathering uniting active-duty personnel, combat veterans, and Gold Star Families across every generation of the Thundering Third, led by Association President Melissa Hanks Ketchel.
Annual remembrance ceremonies placing wreaths on veteran gravesites, continuing long-standing community leadership in Michael's hometown and at Arlington National Cemetery.
Interactive suicide prevention workshops training groups to interrupt isolation, normalize difficult check-ins, and safely de-escalate crisis situations.
Over two decades of showing up — from congressional halls and state museums to combat anniversaries and grassroots veteran memorials.
The public dedication ceremony in Fowlerville, Michigan, celebrating the designation of the South Grand Avenue bridge over I-96 under Michigan Public Act 65 following seven years of legislative advocacy.
National conference address by Melissa Hanks Ketchel focusing on sibling grief, sustained military advocacy, and converting loss into community infrastructure.
Featured memorial address delivered at the National Museum of the Marine Corps alongside surviving combat veterans of the Second Battle of Fallujah.
Ceremony held at the Michigan History Museum in Lansing officially inducting Lance Corporal Michael W. Hanks as one of six statewide honorees.
Ongoing remembrance events honoring service members by name, supported through long-standing board leadership.
Melissa's first gathering with Michael's company, establishing the continuous presence that grew into the 3/1 Association presidency and the foundation's reunion advisory mission.
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